Colac vs Elliminyt
Colac (median $480,000) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Elliminyt ($735,000).
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Colac and Elliminyt side by side
| Measure | Colac | Elliminyt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $480,000 | $735,000 |
| Median unit | $504,000 | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | – |
| Transit score | 30 | – |
| Bike score | 60 | – |
| Population | 9,243 | 3,260 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Colac (972) sits above Elliminyt (971). Elliminyt skews owner-occupied (89%), Colac runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Colac is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Colac edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 971). Elliminyt also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Colac vs Elliminyt: common questions
Is Colac or Elliminyt cheaper to buy in?
Colac has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 35% below Elliminyt ($735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Colac or Elliminyt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Colac scores 972 vs 971 in Elliminyt. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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